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Posted: 3/8/2006 9:22:23 AM | Single dad i am one respect for single mom's i have, all single parents would and do sacrifice for the children no questions asked.Takes a special person male or female to always put their kids first.Being a single dad is the best reward as the children grow and develop hopefully right there is no other feeling a parent wants then a job done right.To all the single moms and dads  | |
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| what do u think of a single dad...
Posted: 3/8/2006 1:38:26 PM | Has great respect for single dad's its not easy raiseing kids and to do it alone is even tougher
single parents should be given a bravery award for the job they do...I'm a single mom of a teenager and wouldn't trade it in for anything kids are our pride and joy | |
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| what do u think of a single dad...
Posted: 3/8/2006 2:11:16 PM | | As a single mom, I have the utmost respect for single dads. I also can relate to them better than a man who doesn't have any kids, or have them part time. Also I have a cousin who is 34 and is expecting his 10th child, and he cares for his youngest children by himself. And his oldest isn't but 20!! | |
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Posted: 3/8/2006 3:58:01 PM | the only way i would not date a single dad is if there where issuses that they are still dealing with.i can't expect someone to date me {being a single mom}if i won't give a single dad a try. | |
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Posted: 3/8/2006 4:50:16 PM | | I actually prefer single dads. First and foremost, you can see what kind of parent he is before he gets his hands on your child. Plus, it makes it easier to introduce the new adult to the children involved and gives the children something to do. | |
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Posted: 3/8/2006 7:34:04 PM | Im a single dad of 2, 6 years now., my gifts to the future, (they are my soul, lol!) you got the gold buddy!
I believe its (dating) is a question of probabilities, basically ,spread the net wider!, write and talk to lots of women, eventually one will agree to a meet, I think. Same with posting, your a good man, as you know whats important, just need more exposure.
Bon Chance! mon ami,
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Posted: 3/9/2006 5:43:00 AM | | If I were in the position to seek out a long term relationship and was on the hunt, I wouldn't be afraid to prey on the single dads! A lot of credit is to be given to anyone who raises their kid(s) on their own. How could someone not be impressed with the qualities that a single dad may have or may be acquiring... love, understanding, patience, priorities, time management, discipline, organization, budgetting... cooking, cleaning, laundry... to name a few! On the down side, I would assume that when a mother doesn't have the children, she must have some issues or something that she needs to work out in her life, which may in turn make it more difficult to step in as dad's new girlfriend. Unless you're a young, high maintenance, selfish chick who wants to get what she wants and when she wants, give the single dad's a chance! | |
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Posted: 4/25/2006 11:31:59 AM | | I might have a bit of a bias veiw in this situation, only because i am a single father of 2 beautiful daughters, they happen to be the most important women in my life right up there a close second is my MOM. Mind you as they are 8 and 9 i am still scared to death of those teenae years that i have to look forward to....none the less i will be there then the same way i am now...........CHEERS to all single parents.....good luck and may your kids grow up to be great like each of you | |
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Posted: 4/25/2006 7:03:53 PM | Ever think that you are in no way obligated to devulge to your date that you're a single dad?
Let me clarify before I start having spears chucked at me. If all you're doing is going out on a casual informal date with someone you just met - wait and see if there's even any personal connection between the two of you first. Why bother even bringing kids up at that point if there's no spark and things aren't going to progress any further? If there is a connection felt then I say yeah, let it be known at that point and if your date jives with your prior commitments then great. If not - you eliminate her from your demographic. Just a thought! | |
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Posted: 4/25/2006 7:50:41 PM | I think single dads are truly amazing. Most of the time its the guy that is the first to disappear when the parents split up...and the children suffer so much of the time..
I think that any guy that stands up and does what he is supposed to do -- especially raising a child alone -- is great!!!
This would would be so much happier if more guys did that :-) | |
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Posted: 4/25/2006 7:54:33 PM | I think thats true in 1 respect, but I think thats a tough decision. If you don't mention the children from the beginning, and things go awesome, but the person you are seeing isn't interested in kids -- it will be twice as hard on the single parent to at that point mention the children and then end up losing the person they have connected with.
The other thought is if you are a single parent, how do you avoid talking to someone about your kids?
If you are single and you are going on a casual date, I suppose its really up to the person -- whether to mention it.
I personally would like to know up front, only because I too am a single parent and would like to know before I start anything with anyone - where they stand....
I do feel its extrememly important not to involve your child or children until you are pratically ready to commit to the person -- because otherwise its difficult on the children to get attached to person A then that person leaves and a new person comes along...
All in all, being a single parent and dating is a VERY difficult thing !!!!!! Its a balancing act.. :-) | |
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Posted: 4/25/2006 9:32:55 PM | i must of missed this one but i`ll put my 2 cents in now lol
i`m a single dad of 3 kids, 2 boys 10 and 7 my daughter is 4. and i find it so hard for a women to even look at me or even say hi after i make eye contact. so where are all the ladies who like single dads?
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Posted: 4/25/2006 10:48:00 PM | Right here, keep looking. There seems to be a lot of us who like and appreciate single dads.
Hiding the fact you have kids, not good, I used to do that and the person I was seeing said no thanks, not raising someone elses, should have told me from the beginning.
You don't have to introduce your kids to a casual relationship, but don't hide the fact if your a full time parent. | |
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Posted: 4/26/2006 3:34:15 PM | Personally, I think that single dads are some of the most incredible men on the planet... There are far to few men who want to be involved in their kids lives when mom has custody, let alone men who are willing to step up to the plate and take of the kids alone... Every single dad out there can stand up and be proud of that fact...
Good luck to you all, I'm sure that you can all meet a woman who will see just how phenomanal you really are... | |
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Posted: 4/26/2006 5:42:38 PM | | I think single dads are wonderful, they understand things that men without children may not. I am currently dating a single dad and he is one of the most amazing people I have ever had the luck to know, and he is a wonderful father....keep your chin up guys....a woman who will love and respect you for who you are is out there looking for you ;) | |
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Posted: 4/26/2006 8:34:42 PM | | well we are all lined up, it seems. thought i was the only one. lol. baby you can drive my car, baby you and i'll go far.....course lil jake gets to steer, you just work the pedals. | |
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Posted: 4/26/2006 9:27:46 PM | | I have all the respect in the world for single dads. I know it can be hard in the dating world - I'm a single mom. I'm sure sooner or later the right person will come along, I think you and I both just wish that person would hurry up. | |
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Posted: 4/27/2006 11:04:58 AM | Why don't you try posting YOUR PIX, instead of your kid's. Is it me or does anyone else notice more men than women do this? (look at -"RATE PEOPLE")
I KNOW you are in the picture ,too, but it's not like you are advertizing for a baysitter! | |
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Posted: 4/27/2006 11:07:49 AM | | I think that you guys are wonderful just like I think that single moms are wonderful and I do not have a single problem dating a single dad none!!!!! Hats off to you all!!!! | |
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Posted: 4/27/2006 12:13:55 PM | Dear JR51580
I would have to agree that some woman, not all, but a good many are intimidated by a child, especially if they don't have any of their own to begin with. I am in the same boat with a twist, I have been a single father for 9 years now, but my son is also Autistic and that really adds to the intimidation factor. I have had one girlfriend in those 9 years and that only lasted about 6 months due to the fact that she didn't want the responsibility. I didn't blame her, but it did hurt to know that my son rather than me was the reason she left. You should be proud of what you have done and even though it gets overwhelmingly lonely, there will be a day that something special will happen...Atleast thats what I keep telling myself.  So take a bow and don't be discouraged
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Posted: 4/27/2006 4:42:58 PM | | I think its wonderful ..!!!!!!!!To often you see fathers that do not have much to do with there kids after a separation ,,being a single mom myself ,with an ex that really doesnt have much to do with his own kids ,i know what its like..Its not an easy job but man its so worth it ..That little face that smiles at you before he or she goes to bed at night weighs alote more on your heart then anything else..So if she wont see you becuase you have kids ,,shes not worth it.. | |
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Posted: 4/27/2006 7:09:29 PM | | i think this subject goes both ways.... same as some guys have a problem with a single mom the ladies r going to have problems with a single dad. my daugthers dad was a single dad when i met him i gave it a chance it didnt work out but he was onyl a single dad to play the poor me card. i think it depends on the age of the women or man and thier lifestyle some ppl see children as baggage and others dont mind the extra work, but u need to look at it from the other persons point of view i know befour my daugther it really bugged me he had his other"family". now that i have my daugther things like that dont get to me cuz im tied down anyways but befour i was use to being able to pick up and go (witch doesnt happen rwith kids) | |
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Posted: 4/27/2006 10:05:28 PM | I BELIVE IT IS AWSOME FOR A MAN TO BE A SINGLE FATHER AND RAISE HIS KIDS, I AM A SINGLE MOTHER OF 3 BOYS AND ARE ALL BOY! SO I KNOW HOW IT IS, I WOULD RATHER DATE A MAN WITH KIDS BECAUSE THEY KNOW WHAT IT TAKES AND HOW HARD IT IS, PLUS BEING A FULL TIME JOB. I BELIVE YOU CAN SHARE A DEEPER MORE SOULFUL RELATIONSHIP SHARING THAT YOU BOTH HAVE KIDS TO RAISE, AND TO MAKE A LIFE FOR THEM ALL. I FING IT HARD TO GET RESPONSES HAVING 3 SONS, MOSTLY THEY WANT TO TALK ABOUT SEX AND ONE NITE STANDS.
SO GOD BLESS ALL THE SINGLE FATHERS OUT THERE... KEEP UP THE GOOD JOB...MY SONS DADS ARE NOT THERE FOR THEM. | |
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Posted: 4/27/2006 10:38:32 PM | I am also a single father trying my best to bring up my daughter as best I can. Dating is almost impossible considering that my daughter is now 17 and is not too fond of any attempts I make to date. Combine that with many women who consider her to be a threat to any relationship and I am pretty much out of luck.
All parents have my complete respect because I know full well the trials of bringing up a child in the world today. I have also become fully aware of how a single parent's dating adds unique challenges to any relationship. One important aspect that must not be overlooked is how our dating affects our children, whether we be a single dad or mom.
Even with all the problems I have encountered there are so many joys that I truly believe if I could rewind the clock I would not change a thing. | |
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| what do u think of a single dad...
Posted: 4/27/2006 10:43:26 PM | Big  to single dads i would prefer to date a dad for the reason that i have kids myself & they have a idea what its like to be a little tied back from some things. Alot of guys ive met that dont have kids seem 2 get annoyed that kids come first | |
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